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There are 9 ways to get from Athens to Palermo (Region) by plane, train, car, ferry, car ferry, bus, or busferry

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  1. Fly Athens International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane ATH - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Roccapalumba-Aliatrain train
    8h 6m
    €109–252

  2. Drive, ferry, car ferry

    1. Drive from Athens to Patrascar car
    2. Take the ferry from Patras to Bari M.maferry ferry Asf
    3. Drive from Bari M.ma to Villa S. Giovannicar car
    4. Take the carferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry car ferry
    5. Drive from Tresmestieri to Palermo (Region)car car
    27h 39m
    €263–402

  3. Train, bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Athens to Larissatrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Larisa to Elbasanbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Elbasan to Bari Portobusferry bus ferry
    4. Take the bus from Bari Porto to Ferraris-Circumvesuvianabus bus
    5. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Termini Imeresetrain train Ic
    30h 21m

  4. Fly Athens International Airport to Palermo Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane ATH - PMO
    2. Take the bus from Palermo to Vicaribus bus
    7h 49m

  5. Fly Athens International Airport to Trapani Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane plane ATH - TPS
    2. Take the bus from Trapani Birgi Airport to Palermo Terminal Busbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Palermo to Vicaribus bus
    13h 20m

  6. Train to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, fly to Palermo Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train
    2. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane SKG - PMO
    3. Take the bus from Palermo to Vicaribus bus
    15h 53m

  7. Bus, bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Vlorëbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain train Re
    4. Take the bus from Palermo to Vicaribus bus
    33h 34m

  8. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Fierbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Fier to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the bus from Messina Piazza della Repubblica to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Palermo to Vicaribus bus
    33h 51m

  9. Bus, bus and ferry via Cosenza

    1. Take the bus from Athens Larissis Station to Vlorëbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Cosenza - Autostazionebusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the bus from Cosenza to Palermobus bus 582
    4. Take the bus from Palermo to Vicaribus bus
    39h 15m

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

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Duration2h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 996.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Palermo (Region), Sicily, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Athens to Palermo (Region). However, you can take the subway to Athens Airport, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), walk to Catania Airport, take the shuttle to Via Santa Maria Goretti, walk to Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa, take the train to Roccapalumba-Alia, then take the taxi to Palermo (Region). Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Athens to Palermo (Region) via Patras, Bari M.ma, Villa S. Giovanni, and Tresmestieri in around 27h 39m.

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